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IN THE NEWS


NATIONAL GRID WORKERS TIP CAP TO VETERANS WITH $4,000 DONATION FROM CAMO HARD
HAT SALES

8 hours ago




CHITTENANGO — National Grid employees visited Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt
Springs Road, on Wednesday, and presented the organizaton with a check for
$4,000. The presentation was held during …


UPSTATE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CUTS RIBBON FOR GRAND OPENING

11 hours ago







RFA’S TOTH-RATAZZI TO CONTINUE STELLAR CROSS COUNTRY CAREER AT SU

11 hours ago




Rome Free Academy senior Emily Toth-Ratazzi has signed a National Letter of
Intent to run cross country at Division I Syracuse University on a full athletic
scholarship. “I really liked the team …


COVID CASES FLARE UP AT ONEIDA COUNTY JAIL

Today




WHITESTOWN — The Oneida County Jail is facing an outbreak of COVID-19 in both
inmates and correctional officers, prompting a temporary shutdown of transports
to local courts. Sheriff Robert M. …




CUOMO MAY HAVE TO RETURN MILLIONS FROM BOOK DEAL

29 minutes ago
ALBANY (AP) — Members of New York’s ethics commission voted overwhelmingly to
rescind approval of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal Tuesday.
The committee’s vote comes over a …



VERNON WOMAN FACES FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS IN DISPUTE

40 minutes ago
VERNON — A woman was taken into custody for being involved in a physical
domestic dispute with a knife early Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies said they were
called to 5269 E. Seneca St. for a report …



191 NEW COVID-19 CASES REPORTED IN ONEIDA COUNTY

2 hours ago
On Monday, there were 191 new positive cases and one new virus-related death in
Oneida County. As of Tuesday afternoon the daily positivity rate for new
infections in the county was measured at 5.7%. …




DEC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF FURBEARER TRAPPING SEASONS

5 hours ago
ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has announced that
while many of New York’s furbearer trapping seasons have begun, prospective
trappers should take note of changes to …



TWO AT ANDRO RECEIVE IEEE HONORS

5 hours ago
Principal staff members Dr. Andrew Drozd and Dr. Jithin Jagannath, of ANDRO
Computational Solutions, were recently awarded honors of distinction by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics …



BUTTENSCHON PLANS THREE TOWN HALL EVENTS

5 hours ago
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, is hosting three town halls to
meet constituents directly and discuss the issues important to Mohawk Valley
families. The events will be held as …




SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY TOUTS AREA RECYCLING RATE

7 hours ago
UTICA — While winter may be fast approaching, the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste
Authority and its staff are far from hibernating, marking the 24th annual
America Recycles Day on Monday. America …



ONEIDA LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

7 hours ago
ONEIDA — The Oneida Public Library and CNY Arts will present Shako:Wi
Storytelling and Dance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 20, to celebrate
Native American Heritage Month. OPL officials …




ROME SCHOOL BOARD RESOLVES PERSONNEL, FINANCE, POLICY BUSINESS

9 hours ago

The Rome City School District convened its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov.
10, at 6 p.m., where the Board focused on personnel issues and finance,
including some changes to capital project work. …

 * SANGERTOWN SQUARE TO HOST FEZTIVAL OF TREES
   
   9 hours ago
   
   NEW HARTFORD — The Ziyara Shriners have brought the annual Feztival of Trees
   event to Sangertown …

 * DEC ISSUES CALL FOR SAFETY AS HUNTING SEASON APPROACHES
   
   9 hours ago
   
   With the Southern Zone regular big game season beginning Nov. 20 throughout
   much of the southern part of …

 * PUBLIC SAFETY LOGS — SUNDAY, NOV. 14, 2021
   
   9 hours ago
   
   Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Sunday 8:36 a.m. Oriskany,
   investigate. 8:49 a.m. Oriskany, …

 * STATE GETS $750M FROM FEDS TO BOOST HEALTH PLAN
   
   9 hours ago
   
   ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the federal government’s Centers
   for Medicare & …

 * SEVERAL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS PLAN ‘GO HOME’ EARLY DRILL FOR NOV. 23
   
   10 hours ago
   
   NEW HARTFORD — Several area school districts will carry out a “Go Home” drill
   on Tuesday, …

 * MVCC, MASONIC CARE COMMUNITY TO PARTNER ON SECURITY GUARD TRAINING
   
   10 hours ago
   
   UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community
   Education is …

 * CITY BOARD HOLDS SPECIAL MEETING TO ACCEPT $233,966 SETTLEMENT FROM OPIOID
   DISTRIBUTORS
   
   12 hours ago
   
   The city Board of Estimate and Contract met for a special session Monday
   morning to authorize the …


ADVANCEMENTS

 * * HELIO HEALTH NAMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT
     
     Wednesday, November 10
     
     SYRACUSE — Lisa Mancini, MBA, LMSW, has been appointed as vice president
     and chief clinical officer of Helio Health, Inc., responsible for …
   
   * RFA GRAD VICKERS PROMOTED TO FIRM’S LEADERSHIP TEAM
     
     Friday, November 5
     
     PHOENIX, Ariz. — Colby J. Vickers, a Rome native and registered architect
     with a LEED Green Associate credential, has been promoted to his …
   
   * LOCAL STUDENTS LAUDED AT BUFFALO STATE
     
     Tuesday, November 2
     
     BUFFALO — A pair of local students were among the nearly 300 who
     volunteered on Buffalo State’s annual Bengals Dare to Care Day 2021. …

 * * NEW YORK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS
     
     Saturday, October 30
     
     LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for New York, has
     announced the promotion of three local members of the New York Army …

 * * CAMDEN AIRMAN RECEIVES MEDAL
     
     Thursday, October 28
     
     LATHAM — The 224th Air Defense Group at the Eastern Air Defense Sector
     recently recognized Master Sgt. Sean Redden, of Camden, who received …

 * * CLINTON MAN RECEIVES MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
     
     Wednesday, October 27
     
     LATHAM — The 224th Air Defense Group at the Eastern Air Defense Sector
     recently recognized Lt. Col. Rex Vernales, of Clinton, who received …

 * * ROME AIRMAN RECEIVES COMMENDATION MEDAL
     
     Wednesday, October 27
     
     LATHAM — The 224th Air Defense Group at the Eastern Air Defense Sector
     recently recognized Tech. Sgt. Ryan Watson, of Rome, with the Air Force …

 * * UTICA SCHOLAR ENROLLS AT MONTCLAIR STATE
     
     Wednesday, October 27
     
     MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Montclair State University has announced that Bailey
     Dunn, of Utica, has enrolled at the university. Dunn is majoring in …
 * 
   

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FUNERAL NOTICES — NOV. 16, 2021

Today

ALLEN — Kathleen L. Allen, 76, of Camden, on Nov. 7, 2021. Services 1 p.m. today
at LaRobardiere Funeral Home, 109 Main St., Camden. Burial McConnellsville
Cemetery. Calling hours 11 a.m.-1 p.m. …

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Obituaries


EDWARD C. TARASZKIEWICZ

5 hours ago
Edward C. Taraszkiewicz, age 73, of Rome, passed away with his loving wife and
daughters by his side on October 24, 2021, at Rome … Read More


ROY JAMES RUSSELL

5 hours ago
Roy James Russell, 67, of Stevensville, Michigan, passed away on Friday,
November 5, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1954, in Rome, … Read More


ROBERT DAVID BAKER

5 hours ago
NEW HARTFORD — Robert David Baker, 67, of Oriskany, passed away on Friday
November 12, 2021, at Faxton St. Luke’s Hospital with … Read More


SALVATORE PASSAMONTE

4 days ago
Salvatore Passamonte, 81, of Rome, passed from this earth to be with his
Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born … Read More


HELEN ADELE PHILLIPS HANNAH

4 days ago
May 5, 1936, Helen Adele Philips Hannah, the only daughter of the late Cornelius
Albert and Helen Adele Johnson Phillips, was born in … Read More

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Breast Cancer Awareness
On My Team16, #ClimbCancer join fight against pediatric cancer
Saturday, November 6
Enchanted Forest Water Safari donation supports American Cancer Society
Saturday, November 6
Watson talks ‘Heaven,’ spirituality and cancer battle
Saturday, November 6
Local artists raise more than $8,100 to aid MVHS Breast Care Center
Saturday, November 6
Joseph Michael Chubbuck Foundation assists cancer patients
Saturday, November 6

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Oneida News


ONEIDA HEALTH EYES ALTERNATIVES TO LIENS ON MEDICAL DEBTS

4 days ago

ONEIDA — A recent study regarding medical debt in New York found Oneida Health
filed 316 liens between 2017 to 2018, but Oneida Health says it’s not done
maliciously. A study by the Community …


WATER, SEWER COSTS IN FOCUS DURING BUDGET HEARING IN ONEIDA

5 days ago

ONEIDA — Talks on the Water Department, the sewer system, and the new Codes
Department were discussed by Oneida officials during a budget meeting on
Tuesday. Water Superintendent Art Smolinski …


ONEIDA EYES IMPROVEMENTS AT PARKS, RAISE FOR FIRE CHIEF

Wednesday, November 10

ONEIDA — The Oneida Common Council held its third budget meeting on Monday,
scrutinizing proposed spending in the city’s fire and parks departments. Fire
Chief Dennis Fields lobbied councilors …


ONEIDA COMMON COUNCIL DIGS INTO PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUDGET

Saturday, November 6

ONEIDA — The Oneida city council met for its second budget workshop with City
Engineer Jeffrey Rowe to discuss the Department of Public Works and capital
projects. City Comptroller Lee Ann Wells …

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ANNSVILLE MAN ACCUSED IN DOMESTIC DISPUTE

12 hours ago
TOWN OF ANNSVILLE — A 30-year-old man is facing a felony charge after law
enforcement officials said he violated an order of protection during a domestic
dispute Sunday afternoon. Sheriff’s …


 * * MVCC CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY
     
     Today
     
     
   
   * OUTPOURING ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FORMER MAYOR
     
     Today
     
     There has been an outpouring of support for former Mayor Joseph R. Fusco
     Jr. as he, according to social media posts, is battling COVID-19 in a …
   
   * NYC OFFICIALS PUSH COVID-19 BOOSTERS AMID RISE IN CASES
     
     Yesterday at 10:32 PM
     
     NEW YORK (AP) — New York City health officials urged COVID-19 vaccine
     providers Monday to make booster shots widely available to most adults …
   
   * SUNY POLY PROF GETS $5.5M AIR FORCE AWARD FOR NEUROMORPHIC COMPUTER CHIPS
     
     Yesterday at 4:40 PM
     
     In a Monday announcement, SUNY Polytechnic Institute noted Empire
     Innovation Professor of Nanobioscience Dr. Nathaniel Cady has been awarded
     …
   
   * ONEIDA COUNTY HAS 389 NEW POSITIVE COVID-19 CASES
     
     Yesterday at 4:35 PM
     
     Amid recent rising coronavirus infection rates, officials continue to call
     for New Yorkers to adhere to health and safety precautions such as …
   
   * POLICE RELEASE IDENTITY OF VICTIM IN FATAL ROME CRASH
     
     Yesterday at 2:50 PM
     
     The motorcyclist who was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Erie Boulevard
     West in Rome a week ago has been identified as 33-year-old Michael J. …

 * * EVALUATION ORDERED FOR BROTHER IN ANNSVILLE MURDER CASE
     
     Yesterday at 12:44 PM
     
     The second of two Taberg brothers charged in their third brother's death
     will undergo a mental health evaluation before he returns to County …

 * * COMETS, UCFC AND BUTTENSCHON LAUNCH WINTER ACCESSORIES DRIVE
     
     Yesterday at 11:24 AM
     
     UTICA — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, is again
     partnering with the Utica Comets and the Utica City Football Club to host …

 * * REPORT: ONLINE DRIVER'S TEST PROGRAM RIFE WITH CHEATING
     
     Yesterday at 8:01 AM
     
     ALBANY, N.Y.  — A program to help people obtain driver's permits during the
     COVID-19 pandemic by taking tests online may be rife with …

 * * COLUMN: ROUNDING THIRD ………………..
     
     3 days ago
     
     I have talked a bit about friends — and the need for them — especially as
     we grow older. An old friend of mine, Dan Kelley, called me the …

 * * COLUMN: VETERANS DAY BRINGS FOUR PEOPLE TO MIND
     
     3 days ago
     
     When it comes to Veterans Day, four people come quickly to mind. One is
     from up the road in Camden, two are from Boonville and one from Texas. …

 * * CHECK OUT THE LATEST BOOKS AT JERVIS LIBRARY
     
     3 days ago
     
     Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., is once again open to the
     public! Face masks and social distancing are required. Library hours are …

 * * COLUMN: LEARN TO GROW FERNS INDOORS
     
     3 days ago
     
     Ferns are becoming a very popular addition to the home and office. These
     plants are popular for their graceful foliage as well as their ability …

 * * WINSTON’S PET PERSONALS: PLEASE SHOW SENIOR GAL NANA SOME LOVE
     
     3 days ago
     
     Dear Winston, Hi, I am Nana, a senior black lab female. The shelter staff
     is guessing I am about 10 years old, as I was brought into the shelter …

 * * NEW OPTION FOR MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES IN BOONVILLE
     
     3 days ago
     
     BOONVILLE — Emily O’Brien and Steve Schleicher have teamed up to form North
     Country Martial Arts, offering the Boonville area a new option …

 * * MOHAWK VALLEY DINERS, DIVES AND DRIVE-INS: PALISADES HOTEL HAS COPPER CITY
     HISTORY
     
     3 days ago
     
     MOHAWK VALLEY DINERS, DIVES AND DRIVE-INS Welcome to MVDDD, a local dining
     column that shines a spotlight on the seasonal DRIVE-INS easily …
 * 
   



NEWS AROUND THE COUNTY

 * * MVCC CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY WITH EVENTS ON MONDAY
     
     4 days ago
     
     UTICA — In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Mohawk Valley Community
     College is holding several events on Monday, Nov. 15, at the Utica …
   
   * REDEEMER CHURCH DONATES RESCUE THROW BAGS TO ROME POLICE DEPARTMENT
     
     4 days ago
     
     
   
   * NY MASS VACCINATION SITES NOW OFFERING SHOTS TO CHILDREN
     
     4 days ago
     
     ALBANY (AP) — Ten of New York's mass coronavirus vaccination sites are
     ready to give shots to children ages 5 to 11 who recently became …
   
   * DEC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PLAN FOR TUG HILL EAST PARCELS IN ONEIDA AND
     LEWIS COUNTIES AMONG THOSE INCLUDED IN PROPOSED MANAGEMENT PLAN
     
     4 days ago
     
     WATERTOWN — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is
     accepting public comments on the draft Unit Management Plan for Tug …
 * 
   

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Oneida News

ONEIDA PLANS ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS WITH FUNDS FROM FEDS

Friday, November 5

ONEIDA — Oneida Mayor Helen Acker has proposed a $25.5 million spending plan for
2022 — which includes no tax increase. Members of the Common Council were able
to review the budget on Wednesday, …

 * REPUBLICANS CAPTURE ADDITIONAL SEATS IN ONEIDA RACES
   
   Thursday, November 4
   
   ONEIDA — It was nearly a sweep for Oneida Republicans in the 2021 general
   election, according to …

 * RETAIL POT SALES HOT TOPIC IN ONEIDA MAJORITY OF 10 SPEAKERS AT PUBLIC
   HEARING URGE OFFICIALS TO OPT-IN FOR RETAIL SALES OF MARIJUANA IN CITY
   
   Wednesday, November 3
   
   ONEIDA — About 10 Oneida residents had their say at a public hearing on the
   licensing of retail …

 * MANSION HOUSE NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM AFFAIRS
   
   Saturday, October 30
   
   ONEIDA — The Oneida Community Mansion House has welcomed Thomas Guiler, Ph.D
   as the director of museum …

 * ONEIDA INCUMBENT EYES BAIL ISSUE, ECONOMY
   
   Saturday, October 30
   
   The Daily Sentinel asked a series of questions for Common Council candidates
   in the city of Oneida. Each …



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AP News

14-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUND SAFE AFTER ABDUCTION IN ROCHESTER

5 hours ago

ROCHESTER (AP) — A 14-year-old boy abducted on a Rochester street has been found
and was back home with his family Tuesday, police said. An Amber Alert was
issued Monday night for James S. …

 * WANT TO SEE THE BALL DROP NEW YEAR’S EVE? BRING YOUR VAX CARD
   
   6 hours ago
   
   NEW YORK (AP) — Crowds will once again fill New York’s Times Square this New
   Year’s Eve, with proof …

 * TRUMP ALLY BANNON APPEARS IN COURT FOR DEFYING JAN. 6 PANEL
   
   Yesterday at 9:50 PM
   
   WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon appeared before a judge on
   Monday to face criminal …

 * RUSSIAN TEST BLAMED FOR SPACE JUNK THREATENING SPACE STATION
   
   Yesterday at 9:50 PM
   
   CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500
   pieces of space junk that is …

 * BIDEN SIGNS $1T INFRASTRUCTURE BILL WITH BIPARTISAN AUDIENCE
   
   Yesterday at 9:50 PM
   
   WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed his $1 trillion infrastructure
   deal into law Monday on the …

 * KEY REASON FOR SUPPLY SHORTAGES: AMERICANS KEEP SPENDING
   
   Yesterday at 9:49 PM
   
   DETROIT (AP) — Take a step back from the picked-over store shelves, the
   stalled container ships and the …

 * WOMAN ARRESTED FOR PUNCHING SOUTHWEST AIRLINES WORKER
   
   Yesterday at 9:49 PM
   
   DALLAS (AP) — A woman has been arrested after punching a Southwest Airlines
   employee in the head …

 * ROCHESTER MAYOR DECLARES EMERGENCY AMID GUN VIOLENCE SPIKE
   
   Yesterday at 4:38 PM
   
   ROCHESTER (AP) — Police in Rochester are investigating a string of fatal
   shootings that came just …

 * TEACHOUT ANNOUNCES RUN FOR NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL
   
   Yesterday at 4:37 PM
   
   NEW YORK (AP) — Law professor Zephyr Teachout, who lost the 2018 Democratic
   primary for New York …

 * 2 COPS CONVICTED IN STUN GUN DEATH
   
   4 days ago
   
   ARDMORE, Okla. (AP) — Two former Oklahoma police officers face up to 10 years
   in prison after …

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Sports
Local Sports

ROJAS SAYS NO 'SECOND THOUGHT' ON GOING FROM METS TO YANKEES

2 hours ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Luis Rojas says it was an easy decision to put on Yankees
pinstripes so soon after getting dismissed by the New York Mets. “There wasn’t
any second thought,” he said. Let go …

 * JETS PLACE CB ECHOLS ON IR, SIGN TE YEBOAH TO ACTIVE ROSTER
   
   3 hours ago
   
   FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets placed rookie cornerback Brandin
   Echols on injured reserve …

 * FOCUS ON SALEH, ULBRICH TO ADJUST, FIX JETS' BRUTAL D WOES
   
   5 hours ago
   
   NEW YORK (AP) — This is absolutely not what anyone envisioned for the New
   York Jets. Especially on …

 * BILLS BEAT UP ON JETS WITH TOUGH SIX-WEEK STRETCH LOOMING
   
   5 hours ago
   
   ORCHARD PARK (AP) — If Josh Allen refuses to ride the emotional roller
   coaster following a win or loss, …

 * VOTING OPEN FOR GREAT AMERICAN RIVALRY SERIES SCHOLAR ATHLETE HALL OF FAME
   TEAM
   
   12 hours ago
   
   Rome Free Academy senior Kaiden McCaskill is one of the players up for voting
   in the 2021 Great American …

 * SPORTS BRIEFS — NOV. 16, 2021
   
   Today
   
   Galliano 7 wins Calicchia bocce tourney Galliano 7 won the championship at
   the 21st annual Fred …

 * SPORTS AGATE — NOV. 16, 2021
   
   Today
   
   FOOTBALL Section III Finals Class AA Saturday Cicero-North Syracuse 35,
   Baldwinsville 21 Class A …

 * SOUTH LEWIS WINS CLASS D CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEET
   
   Yesterday at 10:58 PM
   
   CHENANGO FORKS — South Lewis won the Class D cross country state meet
   Saturday at Chenango …

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Public Safety

 * * PUBLIC SAFETY LOGS — THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 2021
     
     4 days ago
     
     Mutual aid log Thursday 5:31 a.m. McConnellsville and AmCare Ambulance,
     accident/injury. 5:44 a.m. Vienna, to same. 12:19 p.m. Maynard and …
   
   * MAN ACCUSED OF PREDATORY SEXUAL ASSAULT AGAINST CHILD
     
     4 days ago
     
     LEE — A 36-year-old man has been charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a
     girl under the age of 11 in Lee, according to the county Child …

 * * BROTHER ENTERS NOT GUILTY PLEA IN ANNSVILLE MURDER CASE
     
     5 days ago
     
     The first of two Taberg brothers charged in their third brother’s death
     made his first appearance in County Court Friday. A not guilty plea …

 * * DWI CHARGE FOLLOWS CRASH
     
     5 days ago
     
     NEW HARTFORD — A New Hartford man was charged with drunken driving after
     his car crashed into the Route 8 overpass very early Sunday morning, …

 * * FIREFIGHTERS DOUSE SMALL FIRE IN ROME'S PALISADES HOTEL BASEMENT
     
     5 days ago
     
     An electrical fire in the basement closed down the Palisades Hotel at North
     James Street and Black River Boulevard in Rome Friday morning, …
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   Sunday, November 7

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Sentinel Cinema With Sean Ian Mills


‘HALLOWEEN KILLS’ JUST SPINNING ITS WHEELS

Sunday, October 24
The only thing more relentless than horror villain Michael Meyers is Hollywood’s
unceasing ability to keep churning out franchise revivals over and over again.
The “Halloween” reboot was …


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 * * CREATE AN INDOOR WINDOW PLANT BOX
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     As we get ready to embrace the gray skies of winter, we’re finding fewer
     things to do outdoors in the garden. Did you know you can recreate …
   
   * ‘THE FRENCH DISPATCH’ SHOWS A DIRECTOR AT TOP OF HIS CRAFT
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     The wonderful and whimsical worlds of director Wes Anderson are back in
     theaters with “The French Dispatch,” a perfect entry point for …

 * * YWCA MOHAWK VALLEY RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT TO AID CRISIS PROGRAMS, SERVICES
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     UTICA — The YWCA Mohawk Valley has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the
     M&T Bank/Partners Trust Bank Charitable Fund at the Community …

 * * WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES CONSTABLE CHRONICLES
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     CONSTABLEVILLE — The Constable Hall Association and the Tug Hill Commission
     have joined forces to present a pair of Constable Chronicles …

 * * EXHIBIT HARKENS BACK TO EARLIER TIMES
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     ONEIDA — Travel through time to an age when Madison County clockmakers did
     their best to compete with big names as the Madison County …

 * * SWEET LADY, AVON, IS CALLING FOR A NEW HOME
     
     Sunday, November 7
     
     Greetings Winston: My name is Avon. I think it’s the prettiest name, don’t
     you? I am a 7-year-old female feline. I am such a lucky lady as I …
 * 
   


TOUR OF REPORTEDLY HAUNTED ROADWAYS LIFTS SPIRITS BUT FAILS TO TURN OUT ANY
GHOSTS

Sunday, October 31

New York has a colorful history and many local areas claimed to be haunted —
with people who will swear on their lives that they saw a ghost or specter. So
this year, I decided to visit a couple of …



Movie Reviews from Sean I. Mills




‘NO TIME TO DIE’ PACKS BIG ACTION

Sunday, October 17


 * ‘VENOM’ SEQUEL IS A SHORT, SWEET DELIGHT FOR MOVIEGOERS
   
   Sunday, October 10

 * ‘GHOSTLAND’ IS ANOTHER NOTCH IN CAGE’S WEIRD FILMOGRAPHY
   
   Sunday, September 26

 * REVIEW: ‘MALIGNANT’ IS A CRAZY, CLEVER FILM
   
   Thursday, September 16

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Movie Reviews from Sean I. Mills



‘NO TIME TO DIE’ PACKS BIG ACTION

Sunday, October 17



 * ‘VENOM’ SEQUEL IS A SHORT, SWEET DELIGHT FOR MOVIEGOERS
   
   Sunday, October 10

 * ‘GHOSTLAND’ IS ANOTHER NOTCH IN CAGE’S WEIRD FILMOGRAPHY
   
   Sunday, September 26

 * REVIEW: ‘MALIGNANT’ IS A CRAZY, CLEVER FILM
   
   Thursday, September 16

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Opinion
Our Opinion

 * * THOUGHTS ON REMEMBERING NANCY GREEN
     
     5 hours ago
     
     Although born into slavery on Nov. 17, 1834, in Montgomery County, KY, this
     talented, resourceful, and popular lady rose to be one of the most …
   
   * YEAR-LONG DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME? IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER.
     
     5 days ago
     
     Is it time to end our habit of “springing forward” and “falling back” twice
     a year? State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, thinks so. …
   
   * GIVING THANKS TO OUR VETERANS
     
     Thursday, November 11
     
     Today, Nov. 11, we set aside a day that America calls Veterans Day.
     Together, we officially remember and give thanks to all who served. But it
     …
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Letters to the Editor

 * * COMBAT VETS DESERVE SAME INSURANCE AS CONGRESS
     
     4 days ago
     
     With all the earmarks or “pork” that members of Congress allow to be
     spirited into bills — like $200 million for a congresswoman’s …
   
   * WRITER DISAGREES WITH COVID EDITORIAL
     
     Wednesday, November 10
     
     The Sentinel’s Nov. 5 editorial has four main points, in the order
     published: 1) Getting a COVID vaccination is a personal decision. 2) OSHA …
   
   * DO NOT FALL PREY TO SLOGANS THAT SUGGEST VIOLENCE
     
     Thursday, November 4
     
     I have seen the many flags in support of Mr. Trump that proclaim, “Take
     Back America.” From whom do these supporters of Mr. Trump intend to …
 * 
   

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Points of Pride

 * * SPECIAL SALUTE FOR OLDER NEW YORKERS
     
     Tuesday, November 9
     
     Happy Older New Yorkers’ Day! The New York State Office for the Aging
     celebrated Older New Yorkers’ Day recently with a video presentation …
   
   * A LABOR OF LOVE FOR RFA MARCHING BAND
     
     Tuesday, November 2
     
     We are proud to salute the various marching bands in our area which did
     outstanding jobs Sunday to compete in the New York State Field Band …
   
   * MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS
     
     Tuesday, October 26
     
     We were delighted to hear last week of another major commitment by Utica
     College to science and lab education. The goal is to create a pipeline …
 * 
   

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Weddings and Engagements


SENECAL — HARTER

Thursday, September 30
Jeffrey Harter and Stephanie Senecal were married on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at
Climbing Bines, Penn Yan. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Pam Senecal,
West Carter Road. The bridegroom is the …



MARRIAGE LICENSES OCT. 3, 2021

Thursday, September 30
John D. Pettinelli and Kara J. Bushey, both of the Town of Lee. Branden Bolivar
and Marissa M. Amuso, both of Rome.



WOOD — MACRAE

Thursday, September 2
The Honorable Patrick F. MacRae and Valerie A. Wood were married on Saturday,
July 17, 2021, at the bride’s home in Rome. The Honorable Anthony Paris
officiated the ceremony. Nancy Curri attended …


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Advancements & Graduations

 * * SHERRILL RESIDENT REENLISTS IN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
     
     Tuesday, October 26
     
     LATHAM — The New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group recently
     reenlisted Master Sgt. Noah Yousey, of Sherrill. Yousey is the …
   
   * ROME MAN PROMOTED TO CAPTAIN
     
     Tuesday, October 26
     
     LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Shields, the adjutant general for New York,
     has announced the recent promotion of Peter Hiffa, of Rome, to the …
   
   * WHITESBORO AIRMAN EARNS PROMOTION
     
     Friday, October 22
     
     LATHAM — Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Shields, the adjutant general for New York,
     has announced the promotion of Michael Sweezey, of Whitesboro, to …

 * * VERONA MAN REENLISTS IN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
     
     Friday, October 22
     
     LATHAM — The New York Air National Guard’s 224th Air Defense Group recently
     reenlisted Senior Master Sgt. Michael Roberts, of Verona. …

 * * CLEVELAND RESIDENT RECEIVES AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL
     
     Friday, October 22
     
     LATHAM — The 224th Air Defense Group at the Eastern Air Defense Sector
     recently recognized Capt. Nancy Peterson, of Cleveland, who received …
 * 
   

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Living

REPORT: OLDER RURAL NEW YORKERS SICKER, HAVE LESS ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

5 hours ago

Older rural New Yorkers are sicker, more disabled, and have less access to
health care and high-speed internet than those living in urban and suburban
areas. And as the population of rural New York …

 * WHEN LIFE IS HARD, WHO GIVES YOU STRENGTH?
   
   4 days ago
   
   When life is hard, who gives you strength? Or do you stand alone?   It is too
   easy to live and work on …

 * NEW HARTFORD CHURCH RECEIVES SACRED SITES GRANT
   
   4 days ago
   
   The New York Landmarks Conservancy has announced 18 Sacred Sites Grants
   totaling $310,500 awarded to …

 * MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PLANNED NOV. 21
   
   4 days ago
   
   ORISKANY — On Nov. 21, the musical comedy, “Seven Dead Men or Tobit, The
   Blind Prophet,” based on a …

 * SIGN-UP FOR DECEMBER FOOD $EN$E ON NOV. 19
   
   5 days ago
   
   Registration for the December Food $en$e program — open to everyone
   regardless of income — will be …

 * STRAND THEATRE SCREENS ‘GHOSTERS’ FRIDAY
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   OLD FORGE — The Strand Theatre of Old Forge will present a limited run of the
   independently made …

 * RYAN MONTBLEAU CONCERT NOV. 20 AT MVCC
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   Indie folk/pop artist Ryan Montbleau will perform a solo concert as part of
   the Mohawk Valley …

 * NEAVE TRIO TO PERFORM NOV. 21 AT MWPAI
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   UTICA — Chamber Music Society of Utica will present the Neave Trio performing
   “Her Voice — …

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Health

SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM STARTS NOV. 18

Tuesday, November 9

Rome Health will host a smoking cessation program that kicks off Thursday, Nov.
18. The series of three classes will provide smokers with resources to help them
achieve their goal to become tobacco …

 * HOSPICE ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
   
   Tuesday, November 2
   
   NEW HARTFORD — Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. has appointed Mary Bogdan as
   its new Chief Executive …

 * ROME HEALTH REMINDS THOSE WITH DIABETES TO EXAMINE THEIR FEET DAILY
   
   Tuesday, November 2
   
   If you are one of the 13.6% of county residents that live with diabetes,
   checking your feet for early …



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Seniors

 * * RSVP READER’S THEATER SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
     
     Tuesday, November 9
     
     UTICA — The RSVP Reader’s Theater Group, a program of The Parkway Center,
     220 Memorial Parkway, is looking for new members. “We are a …
   
   * SENIOR CENTER OFFERS TURKEY DINNER
     
     Tuesday, November 2
     
     South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St., will host a Thanksgiving Turkey
     Dinner starting at noon Saturday, Nov. 13. The event will be catered by …
   
   * HEARING LOSS AND THE LINK TO DEMENTIA
     
     Wednesday, October 27
     
     Hearing loss is a natural part of aging nobody likes to admit is happening.
     But happen it does – and ignoring it comes with a cost. It could …
 * 
   

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Arts & Learning

MWPAI OFFERS ART ALIVE YOUTH ACTIVITY THURSDAY

Wednesday, November 10

Kids can get creative with paper when Munson-Williams Art Alive! returns 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. Art Alive Family Days introduce youngsters and
their families to the museum with engaging …

 * ‘SCENIC ROUTE’ EXHIBIT OPENS NOV. 13 AT VIEW
   
   Wednesday, November 10
   
   OLD FORGE — A new solo exhibition by Catherine LaPointe Vollmer, “Take the
   Scenic Route: A Journey …

 * IRISH CENTER OFFERS ‘SOLDIER’S JOY’ PROGRAM NOV. 18
   
   Wednesday, November 10
   
   UTICA — The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley Program Committee will
   offer a program on the …



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Entertainment

BROADWAY UTICA PRESENTS DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL

Thursday, November 11

The North American Tour of “SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical” will make its
Utica premiere at the Stanley Theatre in Utica on Nov. 23. For tickets, call
315-624-9444 or purchase online at …

 * RCT PARTICIPATES IN WORLDWIDE MUSICAL EVENT
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   More than 5,500 theaters all over the world will celebrate a global return to
   community theater musicals …

 * ‘ETERNALS’ AN ENJOYABLE, GORGEOUSLY-SHOT FILM
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   What do you get when you mix a Marvel superhero movie with an Oscar-winning,
   indie film director? You get …



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Home

NOVEMBER HOURS ANNOUNCED FOR FOOTHILLS PANTRY

Friday, October 29

HOLLAND PATENT — The Foothills Rural Community Ministry Food Pantry will be open
from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Nov. 6,
13, and 20. The Food Pantry will …

 * RCT PARTICIPATES IN WORLDWIDE MUSICAL EVENT
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   More than 5,500 theaters all over the world will celebrate a global return to
   community theater musicals …

 * ‘ETERNALS’ AN ENJOYABLE, GORGEOUSLY-SHOT FILM
   
   Thursday, November 11
   
   What do you get when you mix a Marvel superhero movie with an Oscar-winning,
   indie film director? You get …



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Religion

AREA CHURCH SERVICES

Saturday, November 6

First Baptist, 301 W. Embargo St. 315-336-2610. Sun. 10 a.m. Grace Baptist
(Southern Baptist), 8553 Turin Rd. 315-336-3341. Sun.11 a.m.  Friendship Baptist
(independent), 4964 Rome-New London Road, …

 * GYMANFA GANU NOV. 14 IN ORISKANY FALLS
   
   Saturday, November 6
   
   ORISKANY FALLS — A Gymanfa Ganu, or Welsh hymn sing, will be held at the Old
   Vernon Center Presbyterian …

 * FALL BAZAAR AT DELTA UMC NOV. 13
   
   Saturday, November 6
   
   TOWN OF LEE — The United Methodist Women of Delta United Methodist Church,
   6285 Hawkins Corners Road, …



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